Go back in time, forward in thought. Living history museum in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.

Photo John Dolan

A four-course dinner featuring local organic farms, prepared in the field by Brian Alberg, a regional chef and founding chair of Berkshire Farm & Table. This dinner is classic Berkshires: down-to-earth, soulful, and fun.

Open every day, Seeds Market Cafe serves a fresh-picked menu celebrating Shaker-inspired, neighborhood-sourced food. There’s no admission charge to dine at Seeds – just make sure to leave room for dessert. The Spring menu and Take-Away menu are sure to make you hungry for a visit.

One of the most influential banjo players in the world. A five-string bluegrass sensation. “Legendary musicians are supposed to make their pyrotechnics look easy but the banjo virtuoso Tony Trischka has a way of making his humble instrument seem a little too easy.” ~New York Times

We are (still) not kidding. You can’t get enough and the goats agreed, so we’ve added six goat yoga classes to our calendar. And we’ve added chickens. Why not?

The class fee includes day-of admission to Hancock Shaker Village, a 20-building historic Shaker settlement on 750 acres. All classes are one-hour and begin at 10am. Bring a mat, a towel, and an open mind.

What happens in the Village after the last bell rings? On this after-hours tour, your guide will lead you through the darkening Village where you will hear tales of ghostly sightings, learn about the Shakers’ role in the spiritualist movement, and perhaps catch a few spirit sightings of your own! Do any spirits remain….

Learn the craft of traditional timber framing using 18th and 19th century tools and techniques. Registration and details here

The Instructors: Jack Sobon and Dave Carlon have been offering this workshop since 1985 and are continually improving the quality and scope. We are confident that you will find it comprehensive and enjoyable.

Don a Shaker hat or bonnet and experience the historic Village the way a Shaker child might have in the mid-1800s. Guided by a museum educator, children engage in work, play and other activities just like Shaker children did more than a century ago. Pick herbs from the Village gardens, bake a treat in the[...]

This all-access tour offers you the chance to get past those “Museum Staff Only” signs and peek into the nooks and crannies of rarely seen areas of our Laundry & Machine Shop, Brethren’s Shop and Trustees Office & Store. Get behind the scenes in some of HSV’s most significant historic buildings, learning about the Shakers’[...]

A guided talk & walk through the Village’s medicinal garden, which features more than 75 varieties of plants grown throughout Shaker communities. The Shakers were early and long-lived suppliers of medicinal herbs to the U.S. pharmaceutical market. Included in admission / Free to members

What happens in the Village after the last bell rings? Find out on this 90 minute after-hours tour. Your guide will lead you through the darkening Village where you will hear tales of ghostly sightings, learn about the Shakers’ role in the spiritualist movement, and perhaps catch a few spirit sightings of your own! The[...]

We are (still) not kidding. You can’t get enough and the goats agreed, so we’ve added six goat yoga classes to our calendar. And we’ve added chickens. Why not? The $25 class fee includes free admission to Hancock Shaker Village, a 20-building historic Shaker settlement on 750 acres. All classes are one-hour and begin at 10am.[...]

Don a Shaker hat or bonnet and experience the historic Village the way a Shaker child might have in the mid-1800s. Guided by a museum educator, children engage in work, play and other activities just like Shaker children did more than a century ago. Pick herbs from the Village gardens, bake a treat in the[...]

Bride or groom to be?

Take your wedding vows at Hancock Shaker Village, chosen the “best” wedding venue in the Berkshires by Boston Magazine.

The simplicity of our Shaker farm and the timeless historic village provide the perfect backdrop for any wedding. We offer a variety of rooms to choose from in both modern and historic buildings. Or book our Event Tent, with views of the Round Stone Barn. Go toGatherfor more information on Wedding Packages.